The Milan Design Week 2025, scheduled from 7 to 13 April, represents one of the most anticipated events in the international design scene. This annual event is divided into two main events: the Salone del Mobile, hosted at Rho Fiera Milano, and the Fuorisalone, which animates the streets and neighborhoods of Milan with installations, exhibitions and collateral events.
So let's discover them and understand how to get inspiration for your home furnishings!
The Salone del Mobile 2025
Now in its 63rd edition, the Salone del Mobile confirms itself as a point of reference for professionals and enthusiasts in the sector. From 8 to 13 April, over 2,000 exhibitors from all over the world will present the latest in furniture and design on an exhibition space of more than 169,000 m².
Among the standout events, the Euroluce Biennale, dedicated to lighting, and the SaloneSatellite, a showcase for young emerging talents. This year's central theme, "Thought for Humans," explores the relationship between design and humanity, with exclusive installations by leading figures such as Paolo Sorrentino and Robert Wilson.
Fuorisalone 2025
In parallel with the Salone del Mobile, the Fuorisalone transforms Milan into a widespread stage for creativity and innovation. This year's theme, "Connected Worlds", invites us to reflect on how design can act as a bridge between different dimensions of our lives, from the natural environment to advanced technologies, from cultural traditions to future innovations.
This theme translates into a myriad of events that explore the interaction between humans, nature and technology, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence.
Design Districts
Milan these days is divided into several design districts, each with its own identity and programming. The Brera Design District hosts over 300 events, including the "Frozen" installation by Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka for Grand Seiko, which presents the light sculpture "Aqua Chair" at Palazzo Landriani.
In the Tortona district, Superstudio stands out for its innovative exhibitions, while the Chiostri di San Simpliciano hosts Gucci's "Bamboo Encounters", an exhibition that celebrates the use of bamboo in design through seven unique projects.
Installations in historic courtyards
The courtyards of historic buildings in Milan thus become evocative settings for artistic installations. For example, in the Cortile della Seta, Dimoremilano and Loro Piana present "La Prima Notte di Quiete", an immersive installation that explores the boundary between reality and cinematic suggestion. These exhibitions offer a unique experience, merging historic architecture with contemporary design.
Iconic brands and prominent exhibitors
Numerous internationally renowned brands participate in the Milan Design Week. Louis Vuitton, Brioni and Jimmy Choo present their homeware collections, while Prada, Etro and Loewe host exhibitions and special events.
These participations underline the importance of the Milan Design Week as a platform for dialogue between fashion, design and technology.
Home inspirations thanks to Fuorisalone 2025
Walking through the installations and exhibitions of Fuorisalone 2025 is much more than a simple cultural experience:
it is a complete immersion in the world of interior design, a precious opportunity to gather concrete ideas and imagine new solutions for your home.
In fact, we find ourselves faced with a variety of visual, tactile and conceptual stimuli that can easily translate into ideas to bring back into the home. One of the most fascinating aspects is the possibility of seeing the materials and textures live: material surfaces such as raw wood, natural stone, molten glass or satin-finished metal are proposed in new combinations, often combined with soft and warm fabrics such as bouclé or washed linen.
These combinations, observed in settings artfully created by designers and brands, suggest new ways of interpreting domestic spaces, focusing on the harmony between naturalness and sophistication. ù
Shapes play a key role in outlining contemporary style: at Fuorisalone 2025, curved lines and soft and enveloping volumes dominate. Oval tables, organically shaped sofas, pendant lamps similar to light sculptures and modular furniture suggest a return to a fluid, non-rigid beauty, capable of dialoguing with the needs of everyday life. This style also adapts well to small spaces, making them more dynamic and comfortable.
As for colors, the walk through the courtyards, showrooms and open-air installations reveals a sophisticated and versatile palette. Warm and dusty tones such as terracotta, sage, blush and mustard dominate the scenography, but are often enlivened by accents in petrol blue, brick red, burgundy or touches of gold.
These combinations can be easily replicated at home through colored walls, textiles, rugs or simple decorative objects. Even total white leaves room for more enveloping shades, which give depth and personality to the rooms.
Another inspiration that the Fuorisalone offers is linked to light. In many installations, lighting is not only functional, but becomes an integral part of the design. The use of soft lights, hidden sources or lamps with artistic diffusers suggests alternative ways to create atmosphere in the home, even just by changing the lampshade or replacing an anonymous ceiling light with a design piece.
Finally, there is the whole theme of reuse and sustainability, very present in this edition too. Furniture in recycled materials, reinterpreted objects and unique artisanal pieces convey the idea that furnishing with style does not necessarily mean buying new, but choosing with awareness.
An old armchair can be reborn with an original covering, an old piece of furniture can be enhanced with a new function or a current color.
The spaces of the Fuorisalone, with their contaminations and the creativity of the designers, remind us that every home can tell a story, you just need to know how to listen.
In conclusion, the Milan Design Week 2025 confirms itself as an unmissable event for anyone interested in the world of design. With a rich and diversified program, it offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends, discover new perspectives and experience the city of Milan in a creative and dynamic way.
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Written by Alice Pruccoli